Justice Kennedy to Retire, Safe and Legal Abortion at Risk

Share This

June 27, 2018, Supreme Court Justice Kennedy announced he will retire and so President Trump will now have the opportunity to nominate his replacement. Justice Kennedy was often a deciding vote in the Court’s decisions to uphold abortion rights and President Trump has promised to only appoint justices who will overturn Roe v. Wade.

The following is a statement from Sarah Stoesz, President of the Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund:

“The significance of today’s news cannot be overstated. We are now faced with the reality that Roe v. Wade and the right to safe and legal abortion are at serious risk.

While today’s news is devastating, it is also a call to action. It underscores that elections matter and every vote matters. In Minnesota this year, we have the opportunity to re-elect two U.S. Senators who will use their voices in Congress to defend human rights and to elect a governor who will protect us here at home.”

Every day, more people turn to Planned Parenthood to be their voice of hope for the future. Together, we will make sure Planned Parenthood patients always get the care they need. Planned Parenthood's mission does not change in the face of this news.”

###

Founded in 1992, the Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization. As the advocacy and electoral arm of PPMNS, we mobilize supporters of all parties to defend and increase access to family planning services and fact based, medically accurate sexuality education. We work to inspire and engage citizens to take up the cause of reproductive health and rights through education, electoral activity, grassroots organizing and legislative advocacy.

Upcoming Events (Twin Cities):

Even If Your Voice Shakes: How to Talk about Reproductive RightsWednesday, November 28 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Minneapolis
Join Born After Roe, the next generation of Planned Parenthood Action Fund supporters, as we learn how to navigate conversations about reproductive health and rights from the experts. Our panelists will teach us all they know about discussing, destigmatizing, deescalating, and moving people to action. Sign up now.

Volunteer OrientationWednesday, December 5 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Saint Paul
Join with other volunteers and supporters for an inside look at the 2018 midterm elections and to learn how you can help build on the progress we've made. RSVP today.

This page is controlled and operated by Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund, Inc..